Technology joins juggling

A show that combines technology and live music with spectacular rhythmic juggling will launch the subscription season at Peninsula Theatre.

"Gadgets" features the juggling, physical theatre and beats of former Circus Oz performer Mr Joel Salom.

He is joined by musicians Jim Dunlop and Marko Simec who perform an eclectic mix of pop, classical, death metal and jazz fused with gypsy swing, according to theatre marketing coordinator Ms Lisa Kelly.

The show's "special guest" is Erik the Dog, a remote-controlled tin terrier "with attitude".

Erik made his debut with Joel in 1999 on O'Loughlin on Saturday Night (ABCTV), said Ms Kelly.

Since then, his appeal has grown and Erik regularly appears on Channel V, at festivals and corporate events.

"Jim Dunlop has spent the past four years as a musician in Circus Oz and has worked with an intriguing mix of bands, mainly in the world of cabaret," said Ms Kelly.

"He has played the fool for years and is generally considered to be the clown in whatever group he's with.

"Jim has also produced his own big musical acts, including Butt Funky."

Marko Simec is a multi-instrumentalist, composer and performer with 16 years industry experience.

Ms Kelly said Gadgets was first performed at the Woodford Folk Festival in 2005 and was a highlight at the Festival of the Winds in Bondi in 2006.

Touring nationally through Playing Australia, the show will be the company's longest and most comprehensive tour to date.

Gadgets plays at the Peninsula Theatre, Woy Woy, on March 18 and 19.

For more information, telephone 4323 3233.

Press release, 19 Feb 2008 Lisa Kelly, Laycock Street Theatre